Candidates can check below NDA 2026 dates related to the release of admit card.
NDA 1
| NDA (I) admit card events 2026 | NDA (I) 2026 admit card dates |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 18-Apr-2026 |
| Issue of admit card | 26-Mar-2026 |
NDA 2
| NDA (II) admit card events 2026 | NDA (II) 2026 admit card dates |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 05-Sept-.2026 |
| Issue of admit card | August 2026 |
How to download NDA hall ticket 2026?
The steps to download the admit card of NDA is explained below:

- Visit the official website
- On the home page, find ‘E-admit card National Defence Academy examination’ link
- Clicking the link, candidates are redirected to the login page
- Read the instructions carefully before downloading NDA admit card 2026
- Agree to the terms and conditions
- Select any of the given option: registration number or roll number
- If candidates select registration number, they need to enter the registration number, date of birth and random image
- If candidates select roll number, they need to enter roll number, date of birth and random image
- Clicking the ‘Submit’ button
- NDA admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
The details in the NDA hall ticket are divided into three sections: personal details, exam details and exam centre details. The details printed under each section are given below.
Details in NDA admit card 2026
| Personal Details | Exam details | Exam centre details |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate’s Name | Exam Date | Name of exam centre |
| Date of birth | Exam time | Address of exam centre |
| Roll number | Reporting time | City |
| Photograph and signature | – | Centre code (if any) |
Snapshot of NDA admit card

How to correct error in NDA 2026 admit card?
If any candidate does not receive the admit card one week before the exam or there is an error in the same, they should contact the examination authority immediately. Information regarding the same can also be obtained from the facilitation counter either in person or over the phone. Candidates should provide the following details while reporting any issue.
- Name and year of the examination
- Registration ID (RID)
- Roll Number (if received)
- Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)
- Postal Address as given in the NDA application form
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NDA 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates can check below the exam day guidelines for NDA 2026 exam.
Things to carry along with NDA Admit Card
Candidates should carry any one of the following photo-identity proof along with the admit card:
Photo-identity proof: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Aadhar card, College/School ID card
Photographs: Candidates are required to carry two passport-sized photographs. The photographs should be the same as the ones uploaded during the registration process
General Instructions
- The entry gate will close 10 minutes before the commencement of the exam. For the morning session, the entry will close at 9.50 am while for the afternoon session, the entry will close at 1.50 pm
- Preserve the admit card till the declaration of the final NDA result 2026
- Candidates are responsible for the safe custody of their NDA admit card
- Mobile phones, calculators or any other electronic devices are banned inside the exam centre
- Candidates should bring a black point pen for marking the answers
- Candidates whose photograph is not clearly printed on NDA admit card should bring photo-identity proof and three passport-sized photographs for each session of the exam with an undertaking
- Candidates are advised to visit their NDA exam centre at least one day in advance to avoid any hassle on the day of the exam
- Use of normal or simple wrist watches is allowed inside the exam hall. Smartwatches are strictly prohibited
- Wearing of a mask is mandatory for all candidates
- Candidates without a mask will not be allowed entry into the exam centre
- Candidates need to remove their masks for verification
- Carry personal bottle of small sanitiser (transparent bottle)
- Social distancing, as well as personal hygiene, should be maintained inside the exam centre
SSB Interview Call Letter
After clearing the written exam by securing NDA cut off 2026, candidates should log into the respective website of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force for downloading the admit card. The SSB Interview is conducted in two stages for testing the Intelligence and Personality of candidates.
NDA Admit Card 2026 FAQs
Q. When NDA (II) 2026 admit card will be released?A. NDA (II) 2026 admit card will be released in August by the Union Public Service Commission.
Q. Can I use mobile or other gadgets for downloading NDA admit card 2026?A. Candidates are advised not to use mobile or other gadgets for downloading the admit card. They should download their admit cards on the desktop.
Q. How to retrieve RID number while downloading NDA admit card?A. To retrieve the RID number, candidates need to select their name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth and random image.
Q. What is the suitable version for downloading NDA 2026 admit card?A. NDA admit card application is best suitable for the latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers.
Q. How do I correct spelling mistake in NDA admit card?A. To correct the spelling mistake in NDA admit card, you need to email the examination authority. You need to tell the corrections to be done along with your registration ID.
Q. What if my NDA admit card is lost?A. NDA admit card is released online. You can take printout of their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Moreover, you can download their admit cards till the day of their exam. As the hard copy of the admit card is not sent to you by UPSC. Therefore, there is no chance of admit card getting lost. You can login into your account anytime to download the same.
Q. Is NDA admit card necessary for SSB?A. Yes, NDA admit card is necessary for SSB interview. Take the printout of admit card, SSB call letter, Aadhaar Card or any identity proof and all other documents mentioned in the call letter. Mainly, the authority check the SSB call letter.
Q. I am unable to access NDA admit card page?A. Due to the heavy load at the server, NDA admit card page takes time to load. Kindly wait for some time and try within a gap of five minutes.
Q. I have not received my NDA admit card. What should I do?A. NDA admit card will be made available on the official website. You need to download the admit card online. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
Q. Can I change the NDA exam centre?A. You are not allowed to change the NDA exam centre once the admit card is released.
Q. Is it compulsory to take the colour print of NDA admit card to the exam centre?A. No, it is not compulsory to take the colour printout of NDA admit card to the exam centre. However, the colour printout always looks better.
Q: When NDA (I) 2026 admit card will be released?NDA (I) 2026 admit card for the written exam has been released on March 26 by the Union Public Service Commission. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required login credentials.